#Research
‘Australia is at a tipping point in the space industry’: Gilmour Space
Australia’s burgeoning space industry has the potential to unlock a raft of economic opportunities. However the industry’s success depends on the Government’s willingness to look beyond university-led research and recognise the crucial role that businesses play in driving innovation. When Adam Gilmour, Co-founder and CEO of Gilmour Space, first set out to grow Australia’s domestic […]
Senior women in science: Fixing the dry spell with HR
Elissa Dwyer is Human Resources Director at the Heart Research Institute; one of Australia’s leading cardiovascular research facilities. Of course, it still operates as a business that needs to see success, and one of its main identifiable struggles is attracting and retaining women in senior roles. We talk about how the HRI have had to […]
What is causing Australian workers to be unproductive?
Meetings are causing workers to be unproductive.
Research: The benefits of using contract staff
Using contract staff is becoming more popular.
Six steps to securing grant funding
Top tips to score a grant.
Research: 52% of employees are distracted by mobile at work
Research shows that employees check their phones up to ten times a day.
Local SMBs view customer base as best way to grow
Latest research on SMBs and technology.
What are the benefits of the new overseas GST?
How can small businesses leverage the new GST laws?
Businesses are earning $2 for every $1 spent on innovation, Commonwealth Bank study finds
Innovations implemented by Australian businesses over the past year have contributed $110 billion to the economy, according to research undertaken by the Commonwealth Bank The second annual CommBank Business Insights Report, which looks at innovation practices and performance of companies with two or more employees and an annual turnover greater than $500,000, indicates that businesses […]
Holidays without work a “luxury” for many operators, says Xero Small Business director
Small business owners are increasingly embracing the 80:20 travel trend, whereby 80% of their holidays are reserved for leisure with the remaining 20% dedicated to work, according to Xero’s Travel Habits Report. Key findings from the report, which compares the travel habits of 400 working Australians and 400 small business owners, include: 48% of business […]
‘Digital by default’ millennials are the most optimistic SME owners, NAB whitepaper shows
Amongst Australia’s SME owners, millennials are not only more optimistic about the future, they are also more likely to expand their business in the near future, according to a new whitepaper from NAB. Titled The Moments That Matter: Understanding Australian SMEs, the whitepaper reports on qualitative and quantitative research undertaken by IPSOS on behalf of […]
Your product won’t charm consumers forever: what are the skills needed to move it forward?
We all have products that keep us coming back for more. For you, it might be a simple fitness app like Strava, Instagram’s endless feed of engaging photos, or your flashy Beats by Dr Dre headphones. What these products have in common is their addictive nature – and that they’re not addictive by chance. Businesses […]
SA Govt engaging commercialisation pros to transform research work into tech start-ups
The South Australian Government will spend $2.4 million over four years on generating at least 14 tech start-ups from work being undertaken by universities and research organisation According to Manufacturing and Innovation Minister, Kyam Maher, the South Australian Rapid Commercialisation Initiative (SARCI) will see commercialisation experts drive license deals between the research sector and industry, with […]
B2B transactions in Australia’s small business ecosystem worth $204 billion, report suggests
New research suggests transactions between small businesses in Australia are worth $204 billion per year. Commissioned by American Express in support of Shop Small Month, which ends 30 November, The Economy of Shopping Small: Custom Counts report reveals small businesses in Australia source goods and services from 4.4 other small suppliers each month, with an average monthly spend […]
Workplace culture holding back SMEs
A new report by Microsoft has revealed almost 70 per cent of the country’s SMEs are not reaching their potential because innovation is being stifled by workplace culture.
Australia “stalling out” in digital innovation
Australia is stalling when it comes to the digital revolution, according to a number of top academics and even the government’s own independent report commissioned last year.
Battle of the Sexes: Chitchat matters more to men
In business, it’s both customary and polite to engage in a few pleasantries before diving into negotiations. However, it seems men have more to gain than women when it comes to honing their chitchat skills.
‘Bamboo ceiling’ blocks Asian talent
Despite people from Asian backgrounds being well represented in entry level and mid-level jobs – new stats show the staggering under-representation of Asians in leadership roles in Australian businesses.
Australia’s agricultural population ‘comparatively young’
A new study has confirmed the number of young farmers entering a life on the land is falling.
Westfield effect not what it seems
On the face of it, one would assume the existence of a major shopping mall in a suburb would be a boon for other businesses in the area. Yet new data reveals that not to be so.
Millennials the most fickle generation at work
When it comes to friendships at work, it seems there are significant generational differences – and ‘millennials’ are both the most open about their personal lives, and the most likely to stab a workmate in the back.
New research quantifies the value of a social media post
Attempting to calculate the return on investment of a social media post is no easy task. Furthermore, in a contest between Facebook and Twitter, which platform bears the most fruit?
Tradies National Health month shines spotlight on safety
Currently one in every five serious workplace-related injuries involves a tradesman.
Two in three Australians unaware NBN switch is compulsory
The first National Broadband Network (NBN) connections have now gone live in sections of rural Australia – yet some two thirds of the population have no idea the transition is compulsory.